S&T Bancorp Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

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INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&T Bancorp, Inc. (S&T) (NASDAQ: STBA), the holding company for S&T Bank, announced net income of $32.6 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024 compared to net income of $34.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024 and net income of $33.5 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023.

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Third Quarter of 2024 Highlights:

  • Solid return metrics with return on average assets (ROA) of 1.35%, return on average equity (ROE) of 9.58% and return on average tangible equity (ROTE) (non-GAAP) of 13.35% compared to ROA of 1.45%, ROE of 10.61% and ROTE (non-GAAP) of 15.01% for the second quarter of 2024.

  • Pre-provision net revenue to average assets (PPNR) (non-GAAP) was 1.69% compared to 1.82% for the second quarter of 2024.

  • Net interest margin (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) remained strong at 3.82% compared to 3.85% in the second quarter of 2024.

  • Customer deposit growth of $100.5 million, or 5.42% annualized, was offset by lower brokered deposits of $126.0 million, resulting in a net decrease in total deposits of $25.5 million for the third quarter of 2024.

  • The allowance for credit losses to total portfolio loans was 1.36% compared to 1.38% at June 30, 2024.

"We are pleased to report strong third quarter results, highlighted by solid return metrics, continued improvement in asset quality and our fifth consecutive quarter of customer deposit growth. Our capital levels continue to build, positioning us to take advantage of market opportunities," said Chief Executive Officer Chris McComish. "These results would not be possible without the commitment and hard work of our teams and their focus on our people-forward purpose, which is moving our customers, employees and communities forward while delivering value to our shareholders."

Net Interest Income

Net interest income increased $0.9 million to $84.5 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $83.6 million for the second quarter of 2024. Net interest margin on a fully taxable equivalent basis (NIM) (FTE) (non-GAAP) remained strong at 3.82% compared to 3.85% in the prior quarter. The yield on total average loans increased one basis point to 6.30% compared to 6.29% in the second quarter of 2024. Total interest-bearing deposit costs increased 12 basis points to 3.04% compared to 2.92% in the second quarter of 2024. Higher interest-bearing deposit costs were primarily due to growth in higher costing average money market accounts of $112.8 million and certificates of deposit of $51.5 million compared to the second quarter of 2024. Average borrowings decreased $58.1 million to $292.3 million compared to $350.4 million in the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to higher average deposit balances. Total borrowing costs decreased 9 basis points to 5.37% compared to 5.46% in the second quarter of 2024.